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Definition of dongle in English:

dongle

Line breaks: don¦gle

Pronunciation: /ˈdɒŋg(ə)l

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noun

Computing

A small device able to be connected to and used with a computer, especially to allow access to wireless broadband or use of protected software.
More example sentences
- Periodically the software queries the dongle.
- Seems the client had plugged their ethernet dongle into their USB port.
- We must look to memory-based removable media for digital cameras and dongles.
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